Section 2: Definitions
Chapter: Preliminary
Overview
Defines key terms including Data Principal, Data Fiduciary, Data Processor, Consent Manager, and Significant Data Fiduciary. This section falls under the "Preliminary" chapter of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, which was enacted to establish a comprehensive framework for data protection in India.
Key Points of Section 2
- Defines key terms: Data Fiduciary, Data Processor, Data Principal, Personal Data, Processing
- Consent Manager is an entity registered with the Data Protection Board
- Significant Data Fiduciary is designated by the Central Government based on data volume and sensitivity
Who This Applies To
All stakeholders in the data ecosystem — controllers, processors, and individuals
Compliance Action Steps
- Identify your role (Data Fiduciary, Processor, or both)
- Map all personal data categories you process
- Determine if you qualify as Significant Data Fiduciary
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